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Nass El Ghiwane (Arabic: ناس الغيوان‎) is a musical group formed in the 1960s/1970s in Casablanca, Morocco. Emerging from avant-garde political theater, they have significantly influenced Moroccan chaabi (or shaabi) music. The group was pioneering in introducing Western instruments, such as the modern banjo, into their sound. Their music reflects a trance aesthetic, showcasing the influence of local Gnawa music. The original band members include Abd El-Aziz Tahiri (Sentir, Vocals, 1963-1970), Abderrahmane Kirouche (Paco) (Sentir, Vocals, 1970-1993), Allal Yaala (Banjo, Vocals, since 1963), Boujemaa Brahim (Bendir, Vocals, 1963-1974), Larbi Batma (Tabla, Vocals, 1963-1997), Omar Sayed (Bendir, Vocals, since 1963), and Hamid Batma (Sentir, Vocals, since 2000). Rachid Batma has been with the group on Tam-tam since 1996, and Redouane Raifak plays the Goumbri and provides vocals.

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